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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Birmingham is $1,483+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,667+. Rent rates updated 3 days ago

Studio: $1,205+
Prices trending down
1 Bed: $1,483+
Prices trending down
2 Beds: $1,667+
Prices trending down
3+ Beds: $2,081+
Prices trending down

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

Top neighborhoods

Top neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL

South Eastlake
What's it like to live in South Eastlake?
South Eastlake offers historic homes with downtown accessibility in this eastern Birmingham neighborhood. Rental options include traditional Birmingham architecture with details like front porches and hardwood floors unavailable in newer construction. The area provides excellent access to both Pepper Place markets and downtown employment, creating an ideal environment for urban enthusiasts seeking authentic character at more accessible rates than similar properties in Highlands or Forest Park.
Known for
- Suburban neighborhood with schools
- Parks
- And community-focused amenities
Notable attractions
- Parks
- Hiking Trails
- Family-Friendly Attractions
View 37 listings
Five Points South
What's it like to live in Five Points South?
Historic vibrancy defines this Civil Rights District anchor. Renters love loft-style conversions but face 2AM noise from The Nick's live blues shows. Limited parking during Sloss Fest weekends.
Known for
- Residential neighborhood with access to local businesses
- Schools
- And parks
Notable attractions
- Local Shops
- Community Parks
- Dining & Entertainment
View 391 listings
Roebuck
What's it like to live in Roebuck?
Affordable living shines in this resurgent area near Roebuck Golf Course's 18-hole greens. Renters enjoy spacious 1970s ranches but note sparse public transit options. The East Lake Farmers Market provides fresh produce but draws weekend crowds.
Known for
- Residential area with proximity to parks
- Schools
- And shopping
Notable attractions
- Local Shops
- Community Parks
- Dining & Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In Birmingham, AL, the average rent is $1,205+ for a studio, $1,483+ for a 1-bedroom, $1,667+ for a 2-bedroom, and $2,081+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in Birmingham, AL, check out our monthly Birmingham, AL Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
You can find the lowest-priced apartments in Birmingham, AL by using the cheap apartments filter or you can search by apartments that are offering move-in specials.
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Birmingham, AL apartments that allow pets.
The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Birmingham, AL.
You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Birmingham, AL. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Miles College, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham Southern College, Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus, Jefferson State Community College, and Samford University.

Birmingham Rent Report: October 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List October 2026 Rent Report for Birmingham, AL. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,152, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain down 0.6% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Birmingham rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.

View full Birmingham Rent Report

Birmingham Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states

Here’s how Birmingham ranks on:

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Birmingham’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.

"Birmingham renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Some categories received above average scores, and many received near-average scores."

Key Findings in Birmingham include the following:

Birmingham renters gave their city a C overall.
The highest-rated categories for Birmingham were pet-friendliness (A), affordability (A-) and quality of local schools (B+).
The areas of concern to Birmingham renters are state and local taxes and public transit, which both received D grades.
Birmingham did relatively poorly compared to other Southern cities like Atlanta (B), New Orleans (B), Charleston (A-) and Columbia (B-).
Birmingham did relatively poorly compared to cities nationwide, including Houston (B+), Chicago (B-) and Raleigh (A).
The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.

View our national survey results.

Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL

Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL

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Average rent in Birmingham, Alabama

Top neighborhoods

Top neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL

South Eastlake

What's it like to live in South Eastlake?

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Notable attractions

Five Points South

What's it like to live in Five Points South?

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Notable attractions

Roebuck

What's it like to live in Roebuck?

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